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Bivacco Zeb: Valle del Liro above the upper lake

Dosso del Liro, Como · Lombardia•1 day · Sunday•Hiking · 2,000 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+24
Bivacco Zeb: Valle del Liro above the upper lake
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
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Guiddy Experience
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WHY THIS HIKE

A lonely valley and a balcony on the Swiss border

An authentic trek on the wildest side of the upper Lake Como, discovering Bivacco Zeb: one of the most spectacular viewpoints between Valchiavenna and the Swiss border, and one of those places where you meet almost nobody.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The hike crosses the lonely Valle del Liro, an untouched alpine setting where woods, pastures and open spaces create the atmosphere of the real mountains. The trail climbs steadily through larch woods and clearings, accompanied by the silence of the valley and by ever wider views over the border mountains between Italy and Switzerland.

It is 17 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent over eight hours: a long, demanding day, repaid by surroundings that feel from another era. The return follows the same route.

This is a hard hike: 17 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent in eight hours, climbing continuously. Good fitness and experience of long days are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles, plenty of water and a windproof jacket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to the Zeb.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
For the selected date: by 28 October, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+24 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,400 m D+ · 17 km · 8 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 8 h and 1,400 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Dosso del Liro
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
1,400 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
8 h
Sunday
1 Nov
17 km · D+ 1,400 m · 8 h
Map
The stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:30approximate
provincia di Como, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
08:30MEETING
Meeting at Dosso del Liro
We meet the Guidders on the valley floor in Dosso del Liro (CO), near the Pian delle Castagne picnic area, where we leave the cars. It is a long day, so we start early. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Larch woods and pastures
We climb steadily through untouched nature: first the larch woods, then clearings and pastures, while the landscape slowly opens onto rocky peaks and the border mountains. This is where we settle into the rhythm of the day.
13:00BIVOUAC
Bivacco Zeb
After the long steady climb we reach Bivacco Zeb, looking out over the valley. We take our lunch break and photos: from here the eye runs over the mountains between Valchiavenna and Switzerland, with the silence part of the show.
16:30RETURN
Back to Dosso del Liro
We return along the same route, the valley closing behind us and the larches giving shade on the last stretch. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Dosso del Liro? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for the selected date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 8 h with 1,400 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before (for this date: 28 October, 23:59)
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
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Bivacco Zeb: Valle del Liro above the upper lake

Bivacco Zeb: Valle del Liro above the upper lake

Dosso del Liro, (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 2,000 m
Elevation gain
1,400 m
Max altitude
2,000 m
Distance
17 km
Duration
8 h
Guiddy points
+24
2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

A lonely valley and a balcony on the Swiss border

An authentic trek on the wildest side of the upper Lake Como, discovering Bivacco Zeb: one of the most spectacular viewpoints between Valchiavenna and the Swiss border, and one of those places where you meet almost nobody.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

The hike crosses the lonely Valle del Liro, an untouched alpine setting where woods, pastures and open spaces create the atmosphere of the real mountains. The trail climbs steadily through larch woods and clearings, accompanied by the silence of the valley and by ever wider views over the border mountains between Italy and Switzerland.

It is 17 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent over eight hours: a long, demanding day, repaid by surroundings that feel from another era. The return follows the same route.

This is a hard hike: 17 kilometres and 1,400 metres of ascent in eight hours, climbing continuously. Good fitness and experience of long days are needed. Bring sturdy boots, poles, plenty of water and a windproof jacket.

Come with the Guidders: book your place and let's climb to the Zeb.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,400 m D+ · 17 km · 8 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 8 h and 1,400 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Warm layers, a windproof jacket, 1.5 litres of water and a headlamp: the days are getting shorter, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch or lunch at the hut
✕Parking
✕Travel to Dosso del Liro

Itinerary

Sunday · approximate times
Map
Stops · 17 km
Meeting point 8:30Dosso del Liro
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
08:30MEETING
Meeting at Dosso del Liro
We meet the Guidders on the valley floor in Dosso del Liro (CO), near the Pian delle Castagne picnic area, where we leave the cars. It is a long day, so we start early. The exact time is shared in the outing's Telegram group.
10:30VIEWPOINT
Larch woods and pastures
We climb steadily through untouched nature: first the larch woods, then clearings and pastures, while the landscape slowly opens onto rocky peaks and the border mountains. This is where we settle into the rhythm of the day.
13:00BIVOUAC
Bivacco Zeb
After the long steady climb we reach Bivacco Zeb, looking out over the valley. We take our lunch break and photos: from here the eye runs over the mountains between Valchiavenna and Switzerland, with the silence part of the show.
16:30RETURN
Back to Dosso del Liro
We return along the same route, the valley closing behind us and the larches giving shade on the last stretch. At the cars we take the time for a toast before saying goodbye.

How do you get to Dosso del Liro? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
REQUIRED
Sunglasses
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

Sunday 1 November
RoadTo4000
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

After your outing, you can share your story too.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 8 h with 1,400 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Ibex
Still unsure? Message Ibex on WhatsApp →
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